$240,000
SOLD JAN 13, 2025

297 Westgate Rd Buffalo, NY 14217

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
5,003 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of January 2025

This side by side in the highly desirable village of Kenmore is ready for a new owner. Both units have some updates and with just a little more work they can really shine. This is a home you will definitely want to see in person. Each unit has two bedrooms & one bathroom, with a generously sized living room and huge basement with plenty of room for storage. The backyard is very spacious and has a 2.5 car garage as well. Don't miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Sokody

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. Brokerage Phone: 716-603-2516 License #10301212761 Listed on: 09/05/2024

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Collyn Christian

Listing by Towne Housing Real Estate License #10401306994

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $764

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 5,003 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x115

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 2 Separate Gas Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes water
  • Tax Lot 36
  • Assessor Parcel Number 146401-066-770-0006-036-000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$764

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Rent Includes: Water
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Attribution Contact: 716-603-2516
  • Lot Features: Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Elmwood Ave to Westgate or your favorite GPS
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.1148
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Two or More Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146401-066-770-0006-036-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 43X115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5003.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 764.0
  • Tax Lot: 36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Jan 6, 2025
Sold by
Simon Jason Michael
Bought by
Bork Brandon
Seller's Agent
Jason Sokody
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Collyn Christian
Towne Housing Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
11.63%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$248,699

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,699
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.73%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$227,401
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,507

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2019
Sold by
Simon Jason Michael
Bought by
Simon Jason Michael
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $240,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $240,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,000 New Conventional
Closed $228,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Sold $240,000 +11.6% $143 / Sq Ft
09/15/2024 09/15/24 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $215,000 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2023 $7,322 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2022 $6,446 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2021 $3,958 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2020 $5,791 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2019 $2,630 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2018 $4,489 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2017 $898 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2016 $4,098 $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2015 -- $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
2014 -- $48,000 $7,600 $40,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

MLS Number: B1563044

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 146401-066-770-0006-036-000